Colorbar Velvet matte lipstick Over the Top 1 : Review, Swatch and FOTD

My take on the product

The Velvet matte range of lipsticks from Colorbar are one of the most popular budget friendly lipsticks and come in a huge selection of shades.

The packaging looks a little tacky but its convenient to locate shades if own multiple because of the colored ends (similar to NYX Round lipsticks). The texture of this lipstick is smooth and creamy though not buttery. It is very pigmented and single swipe gives opaque color to the lips. Despite being matte it doesn’t look drying on the lips. I have mildly dry lips (I always use lip balm before applying lipsticks) and after about 4 hours of wear, I start feeling the need for lip balm on my lips even though they don’t look dry by appearance. The color does not settle into lines or get uneven and patchy as it fades. The staying power of this lipstick is amazing! It stays on for 6+ hours with slight fading and even after heavy meals, it doesn’t go off completely. In fact, it doesn’t fade completely until removed with a cleanser. The long staying formula is one of the best I’ve tried so far.

Colorbar Velvet matte lipstick Over the Top 1 Review, Swatch and FOTD

Colorbar Velvet matte lipstick Over the Top 1 : Review, Swatch and FOTD

Colorbar Velvet matte lipstick Over the Top 1 : Review, Swatch and FOTD

The shade ‘Over the Top1‘ is an earthy coral pink. It appears lighter and more on the nude side in the FOTD but its actually a mid tone shade. The shade is quite versatile – when worn alone, it brightens up the face and it can also be worn lightly as a stain paired with smokey eyes. Highly recommended for fair/medium skin tones.

Swatches in different lighting :

Colorbar Velvet matte lipstick Over the Top 1 : Review, Swatch and FOTD

Colorbar Velvet matte lipstick Over the Top 1 : Review, Swatch and FOTD

The GOOD about Colorbar Velvet matte lipstick Over the Top 1 :

Colored ends of the packaging makes it easy to locate shades.

Texture is smooth and creamy

Does not dry out the lips

Does not feather/bleed or get uneven or patchy

Stays on for 6+ and fades to a tint that stays until taken off with remover

Not harsh on the lips like some other long stay lipsticks

Amazing quality and quantity for the price!

Versatile shade that can be worn with a variety of eye makeup

Wide shade selection ranging from nudes to sultry reds and plums.

The NOT-SO-GOOD about Colorbar Velvet matte lipstick Over the Top 1 :

The packaging looks a little flimsy and tacky

Will not suit dry/chapped lips

Colorbar availability is a bit of a question mark!

How it looks on me (its a little darker than how it appears here) :

Colorbar Velvet matte lipstick Over the Top 1 : Review, Swatch and FOTD

Colorbar Velvet matte lipstick Over the Top 1 : Review, Swatch and FOTD

Overall Verdict

Colorbar Velvet matte lipsticks are smooth, creamy , long staying matte finish lipsticks that are not overly drying and come in a huge selection of shades. The formula doesn’t feather or bleed or settle into lines and the tint stays on the lips till taken off with mild cleanser. The shade ‘Over the Top 1’ is a brownish coral pink that adds life to the face when worn alone and can also be paired with a smokey eye.

The price and the lovely selection of shades has made these lipsticks quite popular! There’s a shade for everyone in this range and unless one suffers from very chapped lips, everyone should definitely try at least 1 shade from this range.

43 Comments

wowwwww very pretty shade, I have wheatish skin, I hope it will suit me !!! Never seen this shade at shop though!!! I have naked pink and sultry pink from this range, so long lasting these are, stay whole day on my lips leaving pink lips at the end of the day, which only gets removes with a nice make up remover.!!

hey ive been tryin 2 get this shade 4 sometime now but tis not available anywer….hav a velvet matte in “bare” n ders nothin much left in the tube so was plannin on gettin dis after I saw this beauty featured in one of ur posts….temme wer u got it from….looks lovely on u:-)wel dats not much of a surprise,is’nt it?

What kind of shade are you looking for Purva? If you’re looking for a pink Lotus Herbals Pure color Pink blush will be good- its a warm rosy pink and if you want a peach – Peach Creme from the same range is good. Both will suit you and have opaque coverage to your pigmentation on upper lip will be covered well. These are available easily and easy on the pocket too. Hope this helps!

Hello Anita,going through your reviews and usage of this lipstick “OVER THE TOP “in many reviews and tutorials I was convinced enough to go for this shade and bought it from nykaa .. But am highly disappointed as I received a very dark maroony shade. What do you think is wrong they might have changed the color and retained the name in this range ,?? Can you help sort it out .